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KY57 HVV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,679 mi
Last recorded123,679 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 HVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 123,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 123,679 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 112,484 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 94,376 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 82,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,144 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 70,273 miles

Nearside Front slight play drop link

Offside slight play steering rack end

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,041 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At outer shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,157 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,693 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,156 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KY57 HVV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY57 HVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KY57 HVV registered?

KY57 HVV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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